EP0945671B1 - Lamp holder for vehicle light - Google Patents

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EP0945671B1
EP0945671B1 EP99102649A EP99102649A EP0945671B1 EP 0945671 B1 EP0945671 B1 EP 0945671B1 EP 99102649 A EP99102649 A EP 99102649A EP 99102649 A EP99102649 A EP 99102649A EP 0945671 B1 EP0945671 B1 EP 0945671B1
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Martin Wellhäusser
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V23/00Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/06Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices, e.g. connectors
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60QARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q1/00Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
    • B60Q1/26Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
    • B60Q1/2607Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic comprising at least two indicating lamps
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21SNON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S43/00Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights
    • F21S43/10Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by the light source
    • F21S43/19Attachment of light sources or lamp holders
    • F21S43/195Details of lamp holders, terminals or connectors
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21VFUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V19/00Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
    • F21V19/001Fastening of light sources or lamp holders the light sources being semiconductors devices, e.g. LEDs

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  • Bulb holders are known, for example, from DE-C-31 28 296, DE-U-82 04 529 or DE-C-33 42 382.
  • the lamp holders are intended for multi-functional taillights of vehicles, the luminaire housing having a plurality of lamp chambers for receiving a respective incandescent lamp for emitting a light signal.
  • the bulb holder which is releasably to be supported on the lamp housing, consists of a plate-like plastic part, which is equipped with traces for powering the incandescent lamps.
  • lamp holders are incorporated, each of which can accommodate the base of a light bulb.
  • the conductor tracks are designed in the manner of a sheet-metal printed circuit board and attached to the plastic part.
  • the conductor tracks lead from their end, which is usually designed as a plug contact, to the corresponding socket or center contact of the associated incandescent lamp.
  • Such lamp holders have proven themselves for vehicle lights in practice many times.
  • a problem, however, is that new vehicle models are usually equipped with new vehicle lights, whose housing each have a special, adapted to the vehicle geometry.
  • the light bulbs assigned to the various functions must be arranged at different distances at different distances from each other. Accordingly, it is necessary to equip each of these special types of luminaires with a bulb holder whose geometry is specially adapted to this type of luminaire.
  • GB-A-2 053 440 shows a vehicle lamp with a plurality of incandescent lamps having the features of the preamble of claim 1. This vehicle lamp has a rigid size.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to reduce the variety of lamp holders required.
  • the bulb holder is composed of at least two modules, which are each equipped with at least one lamp socket for an incandescent lamp and conductor tracks for powering the incandescent lamps.
  • the modules With appropriate design of the modules, it is possible that from these modules different lamp carriers are created, each of which is suitable for a vehicle lamp with a different geometric structure or arrangement of incandescent lamps.
  • the individual modules can be assembled in different forms, so that the distance of the light bulbs from each other changes accordingly. Because of the modular structure, therefore, the otherwise required variety of differently shaped lamp carriers can be reduced.
  • a simple adjustment or adjustment of the distance between the lampholders of the modular lamp holder is then ensured if the at least two assembled to a lamp support modules are longitudinally displaceable and locked together in different positions with each other.
  • a very simple and safe setting different distances between the light bulbs or lamp sockets of a lamp support is made possible by an advantageous embodiment of the invention according to claim 2, after which the locking of the longitudinal displacement between two modules by means of the modules provided latching elements, which are arranged in a corresponding spacing grid and can be brought into mutual engagement in a corresponding position.
  • a particular embodiment of the invention according to claim 3 provides that each of the at least two belonging to a lamp support modules via a separate connection with power can be supplied. This results in the possibility of simply connecting the body of the modules, which consists of electrically insulating material, to one another, without having to additionally provide for an electrical contacting of the respectively connected interconnects mounted on different modules.
  • an embodiment of the invention according to claim 4 which provides the additional arrangement of a module without lamp socket between two equipped with at least one lamp socket modules provides. In this way, even larger changes in the distance between the lamp sockets of two modules are possible.
  • Another particular embodiment of the invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that all belonging to a lamp carrier modules via a common connection with power can be supplied. This embodiment simplifies the handling during the manufacture of the electrical connection of the vehicle lamp, whereby a likelihood of confusion is precluded by appropriately coded plug connections and an exact electrical connection of the vehicle lamp is ensured.
  • a development of the invention according to claim 6 is advantageous because in a longitudinal displacement of two modules relative to each other for the purpose of setting the distance between the lamp sockets provided on these modules no additional manipulations are required to bring about a corresponding change in length of the mating conductor tracks of the lamp holder.
  • an embodiment of the invention according to claim 7 is recommended two such modules, each with at least one lamp socket, an additional module is arranged, which carries no lamp holder, but is equipped with conductor tracks, which connect the corresponding tracks of the two modules with lamp socket in the manner of a bridging.
  • An embodiment of the invention according to claim 10 is considered to be particularly advantageous. This provides that the at least two equipped with at least one lamp socket and electrical conductors modules of which the bulb holder is composed, are completely equal to each other. As a result, significant savings in tooling costs, manufacturing costs and costs for spare parts inventory can be achieved.
  • the invention also includes a vehicle lamp according to claim 11, which is characterized in that it is equipped with a bulb holder according to one of claims 1 to 11.
  • a vehicle lamp according to claim 11 which is characterized in that it is equipped with a bulb holder according to one of claims 1 to 11.
  • the lamp support shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is intended for use on a tail lamp of a vehicle. It is composed of a first module 1 and a second module 2, which are interconnected. Each of the modules 1 and 2 has a substantially plate-like base body 3 and 4, respectively, on which the printed circuit board made of sheet metal 5, 6 and 7, 8, 9 are mounted in a conventional manner. On the first module 1, the lamp holder 10 and the second module 2, the lamp holder 11 is formed. In the common connection or adjustment area 12, the base body 3, 4 of the modules 1, 2 are longitudinally displaceable and locked together in different positions. Therefore, latching elements 13 which can be brought into mutual engagement in the form of protrusions and depressions are formed on the base bodies 3, 4.
  • the locking elements 13 are arranged so that the modules 1, 2 in a position with a shorter distance between the lamp sockets 10, 11 (FIG. 1) and in a position with a greater distance between the lamp sockets 10, 11 (FIG ) are lockable to each other. It would also be possible to provide a larger number of locking elements, which are then preferably arranged in a corresponding spacing grid. This would make it possible to lock the two modules 1, 2 together in further different positions, which would then correspond to further, different distances between the lamp sockets 10 and 11.
  • Each of the lampholders 10, 11 is designed in a manner known per se so that it can receive and hold an incandescent lamp customary for vehicle lamps.
  • the attached to the main bodies 3 and 4 interconnects 5, 6 and 7, 8, 9 are intended to power these incandescent lamps.
  • the conductor tracks 7 and 8 are each formed in the region of the lamp sockets 10 and 11 in such a way that they directly contact the lamp sockets used in the lamp socket 10 or 11 with correspondingly bent sections.
  • the interconnects 5 and 9 are connected in the vicinity of the lamp holder 10 and 11 respectively with a contact spring 14, which contacts the center contact of the respective incandescent lamp.
  • a Stekker Scheme 15 is formed for the central power connection of the lamp support, in which the conductor tracks 7, 8, 9, for example, via a multi-pin connector, can be supplied with power.
  • the conductor 7 of the module 2 is contacted by the conductor 5 of the module 1 and the conductor 8 of the module 2 of the conductor 6 of the module 1.
  • an incandescent lamp inserted into the lamp holder 11 via the conductor tracks 8 and 9 and, on the other hand a light bulb placed in the lamp holder 10 via the electrically interconnected interconnects 8 and 6 and 7 and 5 either individually or jointly supplied with power.
  • the interconnected interconnects 6 and 8, which lead from the common plug connection 15 to a respective lamp holder 10, 11 be connected as a common ground line to the power circuit of the vehicle.
  • the module 1 and / or the module 2 could also be equipped with more than one lamp socket. Furthermore, if necessary, a greater distance between the lamp sockets 10 and 11 of the lamp holder relative to the position shown in Fig. 2 furthest position could be achieved in that an additional module between the modules 1 and 2 shown is arranged.
  • the additional module which could also be equipped with a lamp socket if necessary, would then be connected at its opposite sides in each case with a module 1 or 2.
  • This compound can be designed to be longitudinally displaceable and lockable in the same way. As a result, the adjustment of the lamp holder would increase significantly.
  • the additional module would be equipped with tracks, which would make the required connection between the tracks of the module 1 and the module 2 in the manner of a bridging.
  • the contacting of the relevant strip conductors would then be expediently carried out in the same manner as between the strip conductors of the modules 1 and 2.
  • FIG. 3 to 5 another embodiment of a lamp support for a vehicle lamp is shown, wherein the bulb holder in Fig. 3 in the position with the smallest distance between the lamp sockets 10 and 11 and in Fig. 4 in the position with the greatest distance between the lamp holders 10 and 11 is shown. Since the two modules 1 and 2 are identical in the lamp carrier shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a module 1 is again shown in FIG. 5 for the sake of clarity. In the identical design of the two required for a bulb holder modules 1 and 2 is a particular advantage of the invention, because with only a single tool, the two modules of a lamp holder can be made.
  • the modules 1 and 2 each have a base body 3 and 4 of plastic material, in each of which a lamp holder 10 and 11 is formed.
  • a lamp holder 10 and 11 On the main body 3 of the module 1, as clearly shown in Fig. 5 it can be seen, made of sheet conductor tracks 16, 17, 18 are mounted.
  • the conductor track 16 extends in a U-like manner on the outer sides of the main body 3 in such a way that its two ends are arranged in the connection or adjustment region 12.
  • the electrically connected to the conductor 16 contact spring 14 leads in the region of the lamp holder 10 for the center contact of the bulb.
  • a branching of the conductor track 16 leads to the connector area 15 provided on the module 1 in order to ensure a central electrical connection of the conductor track 16.
  • the conductor track 17 is arranged with one end in the connection or adjustment region 12, and the other end surrounds the lamp holder 10 in order to contact there the base of an incandescent lamp to be used. Over a short branch and the conductor 17 is guided to the central connector portion 15. Finally, the conductor track 18 still leads from the central connector region 15 to the connection or adjustment region 12.
  • the corresponding conductor tracks are designated 16a, 17a, 18a.
  • an additional module between the modules 1 and 2 shown can also be arranged in this embodiment.
  • the adjustment 12 could be formed for a plurality of detent positions.
  • in the connection or adjustment 12 under the widened ends of the tracks 16 and 18 each have a compression spring 19 may be arranged, which supported with bias on the base body 3 of the module 1.
  • the module 2 would be equipped with a corresponding compression spring 19 under the widened ends of the tracks 16a and 18a.
  • Tail light for a passenger car is a tail light combination consisting of the light parts 20 and 21. While the light part 20 is attached directly to the body 22 in the rear region of the vehicle, the light part 21 is attached to the pivotable trunk lid or tailgate 23 of the vehicle.
  • the housing 24 of the luminous portion 20 the superimposed chambers 25 and 26 and in the housing 27 of the luminous portion 21, the chambers 28 and 29 are formed side by side. Both housings 24 and 27 are closed at their light exit side with a disc which can be colored accordingly according to the signal function in the region of the chambers 25, 26 and 28, 29.
  • an incandescent lamp 30 is arranged in each of the chambers 25, 26, 28, 29, in each of the chambers 25, 26, 28, 29, an incandescent lamp 30 is arranged.
  • a lamp support 31 designed according to the invention is used on the light part 20 and a lamp support 32 designed according to the invention is used on the light part 21.
  • the bulb holders 31 and 32 are each composed of two modules, which in turn are each formed with a lamp holder 10 and 11 for receiving an incandescent lamp 30.
  • the lamp supports 31 and 32 are each held via a locking device 33 releasably secured to the back of the lamp housing 24 and 27 in such a way that arranged in the lamp sockets 10 and 11 incandescent lamps 30 each through an opening in the back of the housing 24 and 27 respectively in the corresponding lamp chamber 25, 26 and 28, 29 protrude. While the bulb holder 31 is arranged with its longitudinal direction substantially perpendicular to the housing 24, the bulb holder 32 is arranged with its longitudinal direction substantially horizontally on the housing 27. In Figs.

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Lampenträger für eine Fahrzeugleuchte gemäß den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs des Anspruchs 1.Bulb holder for a vehicle lamp according to the features of the preamble of claim 1.

Lampenträger sind beispielsweise aus der DE-C-31 28 296, der DE-U-82 04 529 oder der DE-C-33 42 382 bekannt. In allen diesen drei Fällen sind die Lampenträger für multifunktionale Heckleuchten von Fahrzeugen bestimmt, deren Leuchtengehäuse mehrere Leuchtenkammern zur Aufnahme jeweils einer Glühlampe zur Abgabe eines Lichtsignals aufweisen. Der Lampenträger, der lösbar an dem Leuchtengehäuse zu haltern ist, besteht aus einem plattenartigen Kunststoffteil, welches mit Leiterbahnen zur Stromversorgung der Glühlampen bestückt ist. In das Kunststoffteil sind Lampenfassungen eingearbeitet, die jeweils den Sockel einer Glühlampe aufnehmen können. Die Leiterbahnen sind in der Art einer aus Blech ausgestanzten Leiterplatine ausgebildet und an dem Kunststoffteil befestigt. Entsprechend der Funktion der Fahrzeugleuchte führen die Leiterbahnen von ihrem zumeist als Steckkontakt ausgebildeten Ende zu dem entsprechenden Sockel bzw. Mittenkontakt der zugeordneten Glühlampe. Derartige Lampenträger haben sich für Fahrzeugleuchten in der Praxis vielfach bewährt. Ein Problem besteht jedoch darin, dass neue Fahrzeugmodelle zumeist mit neuen Fahrzeugleuchten ausgestattet werden, deren Gehäuse jeweils eine spezielle, an das Fahrzeug angepasste Geometrie aufweisen. Dadurch bedingt müssen die den verschiedenen Funktionen zugeordneten Glühlampen an den verschiedenen Leuchten in verschiedenen Abständen zueinander angeordnet sein. Dementsprechend ist es erforderlich, jeden dieser speziellen Leuchtentypen mit einem Lampenträger auszustatten, dessen Geometrie speziell an diesen Leuchtentyp angepasst ist.Bulb holders are known, for example, from DE-C-31 28 296, DE-U-82 04 529 or DE-C-33 42 382. In all these three cases, the lamp holders are intended for multi-functional taillights of vehicles, the luminaire housing having a plurality of lamp chambers for receiving a respective incandescent lamp for emitting a light signal. The bulb holder, which is releasably to be supported on the lamp housing, consists of a plate-like plastic part, which is equipped with traces for powering the incandescent lamps. In the plastic part lamp holders are incorporated, each of which can accommodate the base of a light bulb. The conductor tracks are designed in the manner of a sheet-metal printed circuit board and attached to the plastic part. In accordance with the function of the vehicle lamp, the conductor tracks lead from their end, which is usually designed as a plug contact, to the corresponding socket or center contact of the associated incandescent lamp. Such lamp holders have proven themselves for vehicle lights in practice many times. A problem, however, is that new vehicle models are usually equipped with new vehicle lights, whose housing each have a special, adapted to the vehicle geometry. As a result, the light bulbs assigned to the various functions must be arranged at different distances at different distances from each other. Accordingly, it is necessary to equip each of these special types of luminaires with a bulb holder whose geometry is specially adapted to this type of luminaire.

Die GB-A-2 053 440 zeigt eine Fahrzeugleuchte mit mehreren Glühlampen mit den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs des Anspruchs 1. Diese Fahrzeugleuchte besitzt eine starre Größe.GB-A-2 053 440 shows a vehicle lamp with a plurality of incandescent lamps having the features of the preamble of claim 1. This vehicle lamp has a rigid size.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht deshalb darin, die Vielfalt der erforderlichen Lampenträger zu verringern.The object of the invention is therefore to reduce the variety of lamp holders required.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch einen Lampenträger mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by a bulb holder with the features of claim 1.

Es ist vorgesehen, dass der Lampenträger aus wenigstens zwei Modulen zusammengesetzt ist, die jeweils mit wenigstens einer Lampenfassung für eine Glühlampe und Leiterbahnen zur Stromversorgung der Glühlampen ausgestattet sind. Bei entsprechender Gestaltung der Module ist es möglich, dass aus diesen Modulen verschiedene Lampenträger erstellt werden, die jeweils für eine Fahrzeugleuchte mit einer unterschiedlichen geometrischen Gliederung bzw. Anordnung der Glühlampen geeignet sind. Dabei können die einzelnen Module in unterschiedlicher Form zusammengefügt werden, so dass sich der Abstand der Glühlampen voneinander entsprechend ändert. Wegen des modularen Aufbaus kann also die ansonsten erforderliche Vielfalt an unterschiedlich ausgebildeten Lampenträgern verringert werden. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Merkmalen der Unteransprüche 2 bis 11.It is envisaged that the bulb holder is composed of at least two modules, which are each equipped with at least one lamp socket for an incandescent lamp and conductor tracks for powering the incandescent lamps. With appropriate design of the modules, it is possible that from these modules different lamp carriers are created, each of which is suitable for a vehicle lamp with a different geometric structure or arrangement of incandescent lamps. In this case, the individual modules can be assembled in different forms, so that the distance of the light bulbs from each other changes accordingly. Because of the modular structure, therefore, the otherwise required variety of differently shaped lamp carriers can be reduced. Advantageous embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the features of the dependent claims 2 to 11.

Eine einfache Einstellung bzw. Verstellung des Abstandes zwischen den Lampenfassungen des modular aufgebauten Lampenträgers ist dann gewährleistet, wenn die wenigstens zwei, zu einem Lampenträger zusammengefügten Module längsverschiebbar und dabei in verschiedenen Positionen arretierbar miteinander verbunden sind. Eine sehr einfache und dabei sichere Einstellung unterschiedlicher Abstände zwischen den Glühlampen bzw. Lampenfassungen eines Lampenträgers wird durch eine vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung gemäss Anspruch 2 ermöglicht, wonach die Arretierung der Längsverschiebung zwischen zwei Modulen mittels an den Modulen vorgesehenen Rastelementen erfolgt, die in einem entsprechenden Abstandsraster angeordnet und in entsprechender Stellung in gegenseitigen Eingriff bringbar sind.A simple adjustment or adjustment of the distance between the lampholders of the modular lamp holder is then ensured if the at least two assembled to a lamp support modules are longitudinally displaceable and locked together in different positions with each other. A very simple and safe setting different distances between the light bulbs or lamp sockets of a lamp support is made possible by an advantageous embodiment of the invention according to claim 2, after which the locking of the longitudinal displacement between two modules by means of the modules provided latching elements, which are arranged in a corresponding spacing grid and can be brought into mutual engagement in a corresponding position.

Eine besondere Ausführung der Erfindung gemäss Anspruch 3 sieht vor, dass jedes der mindestens zwei zu einem Lampenträger gehörenden Module über einen separaten Anschluss mit Strom versorgbar ist. Daraus ergibt sich die Möglichkeit, einfach nur die aus elektrisch isolierendem Material bestehenden Körper der Module miteinander zu verbinden, ohne noch zusätzlich für eine elektrische Kontaktierung der jeweils zusammengehörenden aber auf verschiedenen Modulen angebrachten Leiterbahnen sorgen zu müssen.A particular embodiment of the invention according to claim 3 provides that each of the at least two belonging to a lamp support modules via a separate connection with power can be supplied. This results in the possibility of simply connecting the body of the modules, which consists of electrically insulating material, to one another, without having to additionally provide for an electrical contacting of the respectively connected interconnects mounted on different modules.

Für solche Fälle, in denen der Verstellbereich der zwischen den Modulen vorgesehenen Längsverstellung zur Anpassung des Abstandes zwischen den Lampenfassungen an die geometrischen Verhältnisse einer bestimmten Fahrzeugleuchte nicht ausreichen sollte, wird eine Ausgestaltung der Erfindung gemäss Anspruch 4 empfohlen, welche die zusätzliche Anordnung eines Modules ohne Lampenfassung zwischen zwei mit jeweils mindestens einer Lampenfassung ausgestatteten Modulen vorsieht. Auf diese Weise sind noch größere Änderungen des Abstandes zwischen den Lampenfassungen zweier Module möglich.For those cases in which the adjustment of the intended between the modules longitudinal adjustment for adjusting the distance between the lamp sockets to the geometric conditions of a particular vehicle light should not be sufficient, an embodiment of the invention according to claim 4 is recommended, which provides the additional arrangement of a module without lamp socket between two equipped with at least one lamp socket modules provides. In this way, even larger changes in the distance between the lamp sockets of two modules are possible.

Eine andere besondere Ausführung der Erfindung gemäss Anspruch 5 ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass alle zu einem Lampenträger gehörenden Module über einen gemeinsamen Anschluss mit Strom versorgbar sind. Diese Ausführung vereinfacht die Handhabung beim Herstellen des elektrischen Anschlusses der Fahrzeugleuchte, wobei durch entsprechend codierte Steckanschlüsse eine Verwechslungsgefahr ausgeschlossen und ein exakter elektrischer Anschluss der Fahrzeugleuchte gewährleistet ist.Another particular embodiment of the invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that all belonging to a lamp carrier modules via a common connection with power can be supplied. This embodiment simplifies the handling during the manufacture of the electrical connection of the vehicle lamp, whereby a likelihood of confusion is precluded by appropriately coded plug connections and an exact electrical connection of the vehicle lamp is ensured.

Eine Weiterbildung der Erfindung gemäss Anspruch 6 ist deshalb von Vorteil, weil bei einer Längsverschiebung von zwei Modulen relativ zueinander zwecks Einstellung des Abstandes zwischen den an diesen Modulen vorgesehenen Lampenfassungen keine zusätzlichen Handhabungen erforderlich sind, um eine entsprechende Längenänderung der zusammengehörenden Leiterbahnen des Lampenträgers herbeizuführen.A development of the invention according to claim 6 is advantageous because in a longitudinal displacement of two modules relative to each other for the purpose of setting the distance between the lamp sockets provided on these modules no additional manipulations are required to bring about a corresponding change in length of the mating conductor tracks of the lamp holder.

Besonders einfach und trotzdem funktionssicher ist in diesem Zusammenhang eine Ausgestaltung der Erfindung gemäss Anspruch 6, welche vorsieht, dass in dem Verbindungs- bzw. Verstellbereich zweier miteinander verbundener Module die Enden der elektrischen Leiterbahnen dieser zwei Module in Richtung der möglichen Längsverschiebung überlappen und dabei federnd aufeinanderliegen.Particularly simple and yet reliable in this context is an embodiment of the invention according to claim 6, which provides that overlap in the connection or adjustment of two interconnected modules, the ends of the electrical traces of these two modules in the direction of the possible longitudinal displacement and thereby resiliently rest on each other ,

Wenn bei einem Lampenträger mit einem zentralen Stromanschluss und mit elektrisch miteinander verbundenen Leiterbahnen der Module ein größerer als durch die Längsverschiebbarkeit der Module erreichbarer Abstand zwischen den Lampenfassungen der Module erforderlich ist, empfiehlt sich eine Ausgestaltung der Erfindung gemäss Anspruch 7. Diese sieht vor, dass zwischen zwei derartigen Modulen mit jeweils mindestens einer Lampenfassung ein zusätzliches Modul angeordnet ist, welches keine Lampenfassung trägt, jedoch mit Leiterbahnen ausgestattet ist, welche in der Art einer Überbrückung die entsprechenden Leiterbahnen der beiden Module mit Lampenfassung miteinander verbinden.If, in the case of a bulb carrier with a central power connection and electrically interconnected interconnects of the modules, a greater distance than the longitudinal displaceability of the modules is required between the lamp sockets of the modules, an embodiment of the invention according to claim 7 is recommended two such modules, each with at least one lamp socket, an additional module is arranged, which carries no lamp holder, but is equipped with conductor tracks, which connect the corresponding tracks of the two modules with lamp socket in the manner of a bridging.

In diesem Zusammenhang ist es weiterhin vorteilhaft, wenn entsprechend einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung nach Anspruch 8 die mechanische und/oder die elektrische Verbindung zwischen einem mit einer Lampenfassung und elektrischen Leiterbahnen ausgestatteten Modul und einem mit elektrischen Leiterbahnen ausgestatteten Modul ohne Lampenfassung analog zu der Verbindung zwischen zwei mit einer Lampenfassung und elektrischen Leiterbahnen ausgestatteten Modulen ausgeführt ist.In this context, it is also advantageous if, according to a development of the invention according to claim 8, the mechanical and / or the electrical connection between a with a lamp holder and electrical conductors equipped module and a module equipped with electrical tracks without lamp socket analogous to the connection between two equipped with a lamp holder and electrical conductors modules is executed.

Je nach den anzutreffenden Platzverhältnissen an der Fahrzeugleuchte bzw. am Fahrzeug kann es von Vorteil sein, gemäss Anspruch 9 den gemeinsamen Stromanschluss für alle zu einem Lampenträger gehörenden Module an einem mit einer Lampenfassung und elektrischen Leiterbahnen ausgestatteten Modul oder an einem mit elektrischen Leiterbahnen ausgestatteten Modul ohne Lampenfassung vorzusehen.Depending on the space available on the vehicle lamp or on the vehicle, it may be advantageous, according to claim 9, the common power connector for all belonging to a lamp support modules on a equipped with a lamp socket and electrical conductors module or on a equipped with electrical conductors module without To provide lamp socket.

Als besonders vorteilhaft wird eine Ausgestaltung der Erfindung gemäss Anspruch 10 betrachtet. Diese sieht vor, dass die wenigstens zwei mit wenigstens einer Lampenfassung und elektrischen Leiterbahnen ausgestatteten Module, aus denen der Lampenträger zusammengesetzt ist, einander vollkommen gleich sind. Hierdurch können erhebliche Einsparungen an Werkzeugkosten, an Herstellungskosten sowie an Kosten für die Ersatzteilhaltung erzielt werden.An embodiment of the invention according to claim 10 is considered to be particularly advantageous. This provides that the at least two equipped with at least one lamp socket and electrical conductors modules of which the bulb holder is composed, are completely equal to each other. As a result, significant savings in tooling costs, manufacturing costs and costs for spare parts inventory can be achieved.

Die Erfindung umfasst auch eine Fahrzeugleuchte gemäss Anspruch 11, die dadurch gekennzeichnet ist, dass sie mit einem Lampenträger gemäss einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11 ausgestattet ist. Hierbei treffen die gleichen Vorteile wie für die entsprechende Ausführung eines Lampenträgers zu.The invention also includes a vehicle lamp according to claim 11, which is characterized in that it is equipped with a bulb holder according to one of claims 1 to 11. Here are the same advantages as for the corresponding design of a lamp holder.

Anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen wird die Erfindung nachfolgend näher beschrieben. In der zugehörigen Zeichnung zeigen:

Fig. 1 und 2
ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel eines Lampenträgers mit unterschiedlichen Abständen zwischen den Lampenfassungen,
Fig. 3 und 4
ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel eines Lampenträgers mit unterschiedlichen Abständen zwischen den Lampenfassungen,
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ein einzelnes Modul eines Lampenträgers gemäß Fig. 3 und 4,
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die Ansicht einer Heckleuchtenkombination eines Personenkraftwagens,
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den senkrechten Schnitt entlang der Linie VII-VII in Fig. 6 und
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den waagerechten Schnitt entlang der Linie VIII-VIII in Fig. 6.
Based on embodiments, the invention will be described in more detail below. In the accompanying drawing show:
Fig. 1 and 2
A first embodiment of a lamp holder with different distances between the lamp sockets,
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A second embodiment of a lamp carrier with different distances between the lamp sockets,
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a single module of a lamp support according to FIGS. 3 and 4,
Fig. 6
the view of a tail lamp combination of a passenger car,
Fig. 7
the vertical section along the line VII-VII in Fig. 6 and
Fig. 8
the horizontal section along the line VIII-VIII in Fig. 6.

Der in den Fig. 1 und 2 dargestellte Lampenträger ist für die Verwendung an einer Heckleuchte eines Fahrzeuges bestimmt. Er ist aus einem ersten Modul 1 und einem zweiten Modul 2 zusammengesetzt, die miteinander verbunden sind. Jedes der Module 1 bzw. 2 besitzt einen im wesentlichen plattenartigen Grundkörper 3 bzw. 4, auf dem die aus Blech gefertigten Leiterbahnen 5, 6 bzw. 7, 8, 9 in an sich bekannter Art angebracht sind. An dem ersten Modul 1 ist die Lampenfassung 10 und an dem zweiten Modul 2 die Lampenfassung 11 ausgebildet. In dem gemeinsamen Verbindungs- bzw. Verstellbereich 12 sind die Grundkörper 3, 4 der Module 1, 2 längsverschiebbar und dabei in verschiedenen Positionen arretierbar miteinander verbunden. An den Grundkörpern 3, 4 sind deshalb in gegenseitigen Eingriff bringbare Rastelemente 13 in Form von Vorsprüngen und Vertiefungen ausgebildet.The lamp support shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is intended for use on a tail lamp of a vehicle. It is composed of a first module 1 and a second module 2, which are interconnected. Each of the modules 1 and 2 has a substantially plate-like base body 3 and 4, respectively, on which the printed circuit board made of sheet metal 5, 6 and 7, 8, 9 are mounted in a conventional manner. On the first module 1, the lamp holder 10 and the second module 2, the lamp holder 11 is formed. In the common connection or adjustment area 12, the base body 3, 4 of the modules 1, 2 are longitudinally displaceable and locked together in different positions. Therefore, latching elements 13 which can be brought into mutual engagement in the form of protrusions and depressions are formed on the base bodies 3, 4.

Im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel sind die Rastelemente 13 so angeordnet, daß die Module 1, 2 in einer Position mit kürzerem Abstand zwischen den Lampenfassungen 10, 11 (Fig. 1) und in einer Position mit größerem Abstand zwischen den Lampenfassungen 10, 11 (Fig. 2) aneinander arretierbar sind. Es wäre auch möglich, eine größere Anzahl von Rastelementen vorzusehen, die dann vorzugsweise in einem entsprechenden Abstandsraster angeordnet sind. Dadurch wäre es möglich, die beiden Module 1, 2 in weiteren verschiedenen Positionen aneinander zu arretieren, welche dann weiteren, unterschiedlichen Abständen zwischen den Lampenfassungen 10 und 11 entsprechen würden.In the present embodiment, the locking elements 13 are arranged so that the modules 1, 2 in a position with a shorter distance between the lamp sockets 10, 11 (FIG. 1) and in a position with a greater distance between the lamp sockets 10, 11 (FIG ) are lockable to each other. It would also be possible to provide a larger number of locking elements, which are then preferably arranged in a corresponding spacing grid. This would make it possible to lock the two modules 1, 2 together in further different positions, which would then correspond to further, different distances between the lamp sockets 10 and 11.

Jede der Lampenfassungen 10, 11 ist in an sich bekannter Art so ausgebildet, daß sie eine für Fahrzeugleuchten übliche Glühlampe aufnehmen und halten kann. Die an den Grundkörpern 3 bzw. 4 angebrachten Leiterbahnen 5, 6 bzw. 7, 8, 9 sind zur Stromversorgung dieser Glühlampen bestimmt. Die Leiterbahnen 7 und 8 sind im Bereich der Lampenfassungen 10 und 11 jeweils so ausgebildet, daß sie mit entsprechend umgebogenen Abschnitten direkt den in die Lampenfassung 10 bzw. 11 eingesetzten Lampensockel kontaktieren. Die Leiterbahnen 5 und 9 sind in der Nähe der Lampenfassung 10 bzw. 11 jeweils mit einer Kontaktfeder 14 verbunden, welche den Mittenkontakt der betreffenden Glühlampe kontaktiert. An dem Modul 2 ist für den zentralen Stromanschluß des Lampenträgers ein Stekkerbereich 15 ausgebildet, in dem die Leiterbahnen 7, 8, 9, beispielsweise über eine Mehrfachsteckverbindung, mit Strom versorgt werden können. Im gemeinsamen Verbindungs- bzw. Verstellbereich 12 der Module 1, 2 wird die Leiterbahn 7 des Moduls 2 von der Leiterbahn 5 des Moduls 1 und die Leiterbahn 8 des Moduls 2 von der Leiterbahn 6 des Moduls 1 kontaktiert. Ausgehend von dem gemeinsamen Steckerbereich 15 sind einerseits eine in die Lampenfassung 11 eingesetzte Glühlampe über die Leiterbahnen 8 und 9 und andererseits eine in die Lampenfassung 10 gesetzte Glühlampe über die elektrisch miteinander verbundenen Leiterbahnen 8 und 6 sowie 7 und 5 wahlweise einzeln oder gemeinsam mit Strom versorgbar. Zwecks Minimierung der Anzahl erforderlicher Anschlußkontakte können in dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 1 und 2 die elektrisch miteinander verbundenen Leiterbahnen 6 und 8, welche vom gemeinsamen Steckanschluß 15 zu jeweils einer Lampenfassung 10, 11 führen, als gemeinsame Masseleitung an den Stromkreislauf des Fahrzeuges angeschlossen sein.Each of the lampholders 10, 11 is designed in a manner known per se so that it can receive and hold an incandescent lamp customary for vehicle lamps. The attached to the main bodies 3 and 4 interconnects 5, 6 and 7, 8, 9 are intended to power these incandescent lamps. The conductor tracks 7 and 8 are each formed in the region of the lamp sockets 10 and 11 in such a way that they directly contact the lamp sockets used in the lamp socket 10 or 11 with correspondingly bent sections. The interconnects 5 and 9 are connected in the vicinity of the lamp holder 10 and 11 respectively with a contact spring 14, which contacts the center contact of the respective incandescent lamp. On the module 2, a Stekkerbereich 15 is formed for the central power connection of the lamp support, in which the conductor tracks 7, 8, 9, for example, via a multi-pin connector, can be supplied with power. In the common connection or adjustment region 12 of the modules 1, 2, the conductor 7 of the module 2 is contacted by the conductor 5 of the module 1 and the conductor 8 of the module 2 of the conductor 6 of the module 1. Starting from the common plug region 15, on the one hand, an incandescent lamp inserted into the lamp holder 11 via the conductor tracks 8 and 9 and, on the other hand a light bulb placed in the lamp holder 10 via the electrically interconnected interconnects 8 and 6 and 7 and 5 either individually or jointly supplied with power. In order to minimize the number of required terminal contacts in the embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2, the interconnected interconnects 6 and 8, which lead from the common plug connection 15 to a respective lamp holder 10, 11, be connected as a common ground line to the power circuit of the vehicle.

Zu dem in den Fig. 1 und 2 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel ist noch zu bemerken, daß im Sinne der vorliegenden Erfindung das Modul 1 und/oder das Modul 2 auch mit mehr als nur einer Lampenfassung ausgestattet sein könnte. Weiterhin könnte erforderlichenfalls auch ein größerer Abstand zwischen den Lampenfassungen 10 und 11 des Lampenträgers gegenüber der in Fig. 2 gezeigten weitesten Stellung dadurch erreicht werden, daß ein zusätzliches Modul zwischen den gezeigten Modulen 1 und 2 angeordnet wird. Das zusätzliche Modul, welches im Bedarfsfall auch mit einer Lampenfassung ausgestattet sein könnte, wäre dann an seinen gegenüberliegenden Seiten jeweils mit einem Modul 1 bzw. 2 verbunden. Diese Verbindung kann in der gleichen Art längenverschiebbar und arretierbar ausgebildet sein. Dadurch würden sich die Verstellmöglichkeiten des Lampenträgers noch wesentlich erhöhen. Außerdem wäre das zusätzliche Modul mit Leiterbahnen ausgestattet, welche in der Art einer Überbrückung die erforderliche Verbindung zwischen den Leiterbahnen des Moduls 1 und des Moduls 2 herstellen würde. Die Kontaktierung der betreffenden Leiterbahnen würde dann sinnvollerweise in der gleichen Art ausgeführt sein, wie zwischen den Leiterbahnen der Module 1 und 2.To the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is still to be noted that for the purposes of the present invention, the module 1 and / or the module 2 could also be equipped with more than one lamp socket. Furthermore, if necessary, a greater distance between the lamp sockets 10 and 11 of the lamp holder relative to the position shown in Fig. 2 furthest position could be achieved in that an additional module between the modules 1 and 2 shown is arranged. The additional module, which could also be equipped with a lamp socket if necessary, would then be connected at its opposite sides in each case with a module 1 or 2. This compound can be designed to be longitudinally displaceable and lockable in the same way. As a result, the adjustment of the lamp holder would increase significantly. In addition, the additional module would be equipped with tracks, which would make the required connection between the tracks of the module 1 and the module 2 in the manner of a bridging. The contacting of the relevant strip conductors would then be expediently carried out in the same manner as between the strip conductors of the modules 1 and 2.

In den Fig. 3 bis 5 ist ein anderes Ausführungsbeispiel eines Lampenträgers für eine Fahrzeugleuchte dargestellt, wobei der Lampenträger in Fig. 3 in der Stellung mit dem geringsten Abstand zwischen den Lampenfassungen 10 und 11 und in Fig. 4 in der Stellung mit dem größten Abstand zwischen den Lampenfassungen 10 und 11 dargestellt ist. Da bei dem in den Fig. 3 und 4 gezeigten Lampenträger die beiden Module 1 und 2 identisch sind, ist in Fig. 5 zur Verdeutlichung nochmals ein Modul 1 gezeigt. In der identischen Ausbildung der beiden für einen Lampenträger erforderlichen Module 1 und 2 liegt ein besonderer Vorteil der Erfindung, weil mit nur einem einzigen Werkzeug die beiden Module einer Lampenfassung hergestellt werden können.3 to 5, another embodiment of a lamp support for a vehicle lamp is shown, wherein the bulb holder in Fig. 3 in the position with the smallest distance between the lamp sockets 10 and 11 and in Fig. 4 in the position with the greatest distance between the lamp holders 10 and 11 is shown. Since the two modules 1 and 2 are identical in the lamp carrier shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a module 1 is again shown in FIG. 5 for the sake of clarity. In the identical design of the two required for a bulb holder modules 1 and 2 is a particular advantage of the invention, because with only a single tool, the two modules of a lamp holder can be made.

Wie im vorhergehenden Ausführungsbeispiel weisen die Module 1 bzw. 2 jeweils einen Grundkörper 3 bzw. 4 aus Kunststoffmaterial auf, in die jeweils eine Lampenfassung 10 bzw. 11 eingeformt ist. Am Grundkörper 3 des Moduls 1 sind, wie deutlich aus Fig. 5 ersichtlich ist, die aus Blech gefertigten Leiterbahnen 16, 17, 18 angebracht. Die Leiterbahn 16 verläuft U-artig an den Außenseiten des Grundkörpers 3 und zwar so, daß ihre beiden Enden im Verbindungs- bzw. Verstellbereich 12 angeordnet sind. Die mit der Leiterbahn 16 elektrisch leitend verbundene Kontaktfeder 14 führt im Bereich der Lampenfassung 10 zum Mittenkontakt der Glühlampe. Eine Abzweigung der Leiterbahn 16 führt zu dem an dem Modul 1 vorgesehenen Steckerbereich 15, um einen zentralen Stromanschluß der Leiterbahn 16 zu gewährleisten. Die Leiterbahn 17 ist mit einem Ende im Verbindungs- bzw. Verstellbereich 12 angeordnet, und das andere Ende umschließt die Lampenfassung 10, um dort den Sockel einer einzusetzenden Glühlampe zu kontaktieren. Über eine kurze Abzweigung ist auch die Leiterbahn 17 zum zentralen Steckerbereich 15 geführt. Letztendlich führt noch die Leiterbahn 18 vom zentralen Steckerbereich 15 zum Verbindungs- bzw. Verstellbereich 12.As in the previous embodiment, the modules 1 and 2 each have a base body 3 and 4 of plastic material, in each of which a lamp holder 10 and 11 is formed. On the main body 3 of the module 1, as clearly shown in Fig. 5 it can be seen, made of sheet conductor tracks 16, 17, 18 are mounted. The conductor track 16 extends in a U-like manner on the outer sides of the main body 3 in such a way that its two ends are arranged in the connection or adjustment region 12. The electrically connected to the conductor 16 contact spring 14 leads in the region of the lamp holder 10 for the center contact of the bulb. A branching of the conductor track 16 leads to the connector area 15 provided on the module 1 in order to ensure a central electrical connection of the conductor track 16. The conductor track 17 is arranged with one end in the connection or adjustment region 12, and the other end surrounds the lamp holder 10 in order to contact there the base of an incandescent lamp to be used. Over a short branch and the conductor 17 is guided to the central connector portion 15. Finally, the conductor track 18 still leads from the central connector region 15 to the connection or adjustment region 12.

An dem identisch ausgebildeten zweiten Modul 2 sind die entsprechenden Leiterbahnen mit 16a, 17a, 18a bezeichnet.At the identically formed second module 2, the corresponding conductor tracks are designated 16a, 17a, 18a.

In den Fig. 3 und 4 ist zu erkennen, daß die freien Enden der Leiterbahnen 16 bzw. 16a der Module 1 und 2 einander wechselseitig in der Art von Schleifkontakten kontaktieren, indem diese Enden einander überlappen und federnd aufeinanderliegen. Weiterhin ist in gleicher Weise die Leiterbahn 17 des ersten Modules 1 mit der Leiterbahn 18a des zweiten Modules 2 und dementsprechend die Leiterbahn 18 des ersten Modules 1 mit der Leiterbahn 17a des zweiten Modules 2 verbunden. Diese elektrische Verbindung der Leiterbahnen untereinander gewährleistet, daß der gesamte Lampenträger wahlweise über den am Modul 1 vorgesehenen zentralen Steckerbereich 15 oder den am Modul 2 vorgesehenen identischen zentralen Steckerbereich 15 an das elektrische Bordnetz des Fahrzeuges anschließbar ist.3 and 4 it can be seen that the free ends of the tracks 16 and 16a of the modules 1 and 2 mutually contact each other in the manner of sliding contacts by these ends overlap each other and resiliently rest on one another. Furthermore, in the same way, the conductor 17 of the first module 1 with the conductor 18 a of the second module 2 and, accordingly, the conductor 18 of the first module 1 with the conductor 17 a of the second module 2 is connected. This electrical connection of the interconnects with each other ensures that the entire bulb holder is selectively connectable via the provided on the module 1 central connector area 15 or provided on the module 2 identical central connector area 15 to the electrical system of the vehicle.

Analog zu dem vorhergehenden Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß den Fig. 1 und 2 kann auch bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ein zusätzliches Modul zwischen den gezeigten Modulen 1 und 2 angeordnet werden. Außerdem könnte der Verstellbereich 12 für mehrere Raststellungen ausgebildet sein. Um stets eine sichere Kontaktierung der Leiterbahnen der beiden Module 1 und 2 zu gewährleisten, kann, wie in Fig. 5 angedeutet, im Verbindungs- bzw. Verstellbereich 12 unter den verbreiterten Enden der Leiterbahnen 16 und 18 jeweils eine Druckfeder 19 angeordnet sein, die sich mit Vorspannung am Grundkörper 3 des Moduls 1 abstützt. Natürlich wäre in diesem Fall auch das Modul 2 unter den verbreiterten Enden der Leiterbahnen 16a und 18a mit einer entsprechenden Druckfeder 19 ausgestattet.Analogous to the preceding embodiment according to FIGS. 1 and 2, an additional module between the modules 1 and 2 shown can also be arranged in this embodiment. In addition, the adjustment 12 could be formed for a plurality of detent positions. In order to always ensure a secure contacting of the tracks of the two modules 1 and 2, as shown in Fig. 5, in the connection or adjustment 12 under the widened ends of the tracks 16 and 18 each have a compression spring 19 may be arranged, which supported with bias on the base body 3 of the module 1. Of course, in this case, the module 2 would be equipped with a corresponding compression spring 19 under the widened ends of the tracks 16a and 18a.

Aus den Fig. 6 bis 8 ist ein Anwendungsbeispiel für erfindungsgemäße Lampenträger ersichtlich. Die hier gezeigte Heckleuchte für einen Personenkraftwagen ist eine Heckleuchtenkombination, die aus den Leuchtenteilen 20 und 21 besteht. Während das Leuchtenteil 20 im Heckbereich des Fahrzeugs unmittelbar an der Karosserie 22 befestigt ist, ist das Leuchtenteil 21 an die verschwenkbare Kofferklappe bzw. Heckklappe 23 des Fahrzeuges angebaut. In dem Gehäuse 24 des Leuchtenteiles 20 sind die übereinander angeordneten Kammern 25 und 26 und in dem Gehäuse 27 des Leuchtenteiles 21 sind nebeneinander die Kammern 28 und 29 ausgebildet. Beide Gehäuse 24 und 27 sind an ihrer Lichtaustrittsseite mit einer Scheibe verschlossen, die entsprechend der Signalfunktion im Bereich der Kammern 25, 26 und 28, 29 entsprechend eingefärbt sein kann. In jeder der Kammern 25, 26, 28, 29 ist eine Glühlampe 30 angeordnet. Während in den Fig. 7 und 8 die Glühlampen 30 sichtbar sind, sind ihre Positionen in Fig. 6 lediglich durch Punkte angegeben. Wesentlich an der in den Fig. 6 bis 8 dargestellten Heckleuchtenkombination ist, daß an dem Leuchtenteil 20 ein erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeter Lampenträger 31 und am Leuchtenteil 21 ein erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeter Lampenträger 32 zur Anwendung kommen. Die Lampenträger 31 und 32 sind jeweils aus zwei Modulen zusammengesetzt, die wiederum jeweils mit einer Lampenfassung 10 bzw. 11 zur Aufnahme einer Glühlampe 30 ausgebildet sind. Die Lampenträger 31 und 32 sind jeweils über eine Verriegelungsvorrichtung 33 lösbar an der Rückseite der Leuchtengehäuse 24 bzw. 27 in der Art gehalten, daß die in den Lampenfassungen 10 und 11 angeordneten Glühlampen 30 jeweils durch eine Öffnung in der Rückseite des Gehäuses 24 bzw. 27 in die entsprechende Leuchtenkammer 25, 26 bzw. 28, 29 ragen. Während der Lampenträger 31 mit seiner Längsrichtung im wesentlichen senkrecht an dem Gehäuse 24 angeordnet ist, ist der Lampenträger 32 mit seiner Längsrichtung im wesentlichen waagerecht an dem Gehäuse 27 angeordnet. In den Fig. 7 und 8 ist erkennbar, daß die Lampenfassungen 10 und 11 der Lampenträger 31 und 32 jeweils in einem unterschiedlichen Abstand zueinander angeordnet sind, nämlich ist bei dem Lampenträger 32 am Leuchtenteil 21 der Abstand zwischen den Lampenfassungen 10 und 11 größer als bei dem Lampenträger 31 am Leuchtenteil 20. Dieses wurde dadurch erreicht, daß die ansonsten bei beiden Lampenträgern 31 und 32 gleichartigen Module unter Ausnutzung der Längsverschiebbarkeit in ihrem gemeinsamen Verbindungs- bzw. Verstellbereich in unterschiedlicher Stellung miteinander verbunden bzw. aneinander arretiert sind. Durch die erfindungsgemäße Ausbildung der Lampenträger 31, 32 ist es also möglich, diese an verschiedenen Gehäusen 24, 27 zu verwenden, obwohl die vorherrschenden geometrischen Verhältnisse jeweils einen anderen Abstand zwischen den Lampenfassungen 10, 11 erfordern. Nach dem herkömmlichen Stand der Technik hätten an die jeweiligen geometrischen Verhältnisse angepaßte verschiedene Lampenträger hergestellt werden müssen. Die Vorteile der Erfindung liegen somit klar auf der Hand.From Figs. 6 to 8 an application example of lamp holder according to the invention can be seen. The one shown here Tail light for a passenger car is a tail light combination consisting of the light parts 20 and 21. While the light part 20 is attached directly to the body 22 in the rear region of the vehicle, the light part 21 is attached to the pivotable trunk lid or tailgate 23 of the vehicle. In the housing 24 of the luminous portion 20, the superimposed chambers 25 and 26 and in the housing 27 of the luminous portion 21, the chambers 28 and 29 are formed side by side. Both housings 24 and 27 are closed at their light exit side with a disc which can be colored accordingly according to the signal function in the region of the chambers 25, 26 and 28, 29. In each of the chambers 25, 26, 28, 29, an incandescent lamp 30 is arranged. While the bulbs 30 are visible in Figs. 7 and 8, their positions in Fig. 6 are indicated by dots only. It is essential to the tail light combination illustrated in FIGS. 6 to 8 that a lamp support 31 designed according to the invention is used on the light part 20 and a lamp support 32 designed according to the invention is used on the light part 21. The bulb holders 31 and 32 are each composed of two modules, which in turn are each formed with a lamp holder 10 and 11 for receiving an incandescent lamp 30. The lamp supports 31 and 32 are each held via a locking device 33 releasably secured to the back of the lamp housing 24 and 27 in such a way that arranged in the lamp sockets 10 and 11 incandescent lamps 30 each through an opening in the back of the housing 24 and 27 respectively in the corresponding lamp chamber 25, 26 and 28, 29 protrude. While the bulb holder 31 is arranged with its longitudinal direction substantially perpendicular to the housing 24, the bulb holder 32 is arranged with its longitudinal direction substantially horizontally on the housing 27. In Figs. 7 and 8 it can be seen that the lamp sockets 10 and 11 of the bulb holder 31 and 32 each in a different Distance between them are arranged, namely in the bulb holder 32 on the light part 21, the distance between the lamp sockets 10 and 11 greater than the bulb holder 31 on the light part 20. This was achieved in that the otherwise in both lamp holders 31 and 32 similar modules under utilization the longitudinal displacement in their common connection or adjustment are connected to each other in a different position or locked together. The inventive design of the bulb holder 31, 32 so it is possible to use these on different housings 24, 27, although the prevailing geometrical conditions each require a different distance between the lamp sockets 10, 11. According to the conventional state of the art, different lamp carriers adapted to the respective geometrical conditions would have had to be produced. The advantages of the invention are therefore obvious.

Bezugszeichenliste

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Modul
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Modul
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Grundkörper
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Grundkörper
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Leiterbahn
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Leiterbahn
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Leiterbahn
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Leiterbahn
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Leiterbahn
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Lampenfassung
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Lampenfassung
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Verbindungs- bzw. Verstellbereich
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Rastelement
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Kontaktfeder
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Steckerbereich
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Leiterbahn
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Leiterbahn
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Leiterbahn
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Leiterbahn
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Leiterbahn
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Leiterbahn
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Druckfeder
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Leuchtenteil
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Leuchtenteil
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Karosserie
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Kofferklappe bzw. Heckklappe
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Gehäuse
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Kammer
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Kammer
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Gehäuse
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Kammer
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Kammer
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Glühlampe
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Lampenträger
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Lampenträger
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LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS
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conductor path
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lamp socket
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Connection or adjustment range
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locking element
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contact spring
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plug area
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conductor path
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conductor path
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conductor path
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conductor path
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compression spring
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light part
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body
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Boot lid or tailgate
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Claims (11)

  1. A bulb holder for a vehicle light, having at least two bulb sockets (10, 11) for receiving incandescent bulbs (30), in which the at least two incandescent bulbs (30) are to be disposed spaced apart from one another in the housing (24, 27) of the vehicle light in that the at least two incandescent bulbs (30), retained on the bulb holder (31, 32), protrude through an opening into the light housing (24, 27), and the bulb holder (31, 32) is to be retained detachably on the light housing (24, 27), and in which the bulb holder (31, 32) is equipped with electric conductor tracks (5-9, 16-18, 16a-18a) for supplying power to the incandescent bulbs (30), and in which the bulb holder (31, 32) is composed of at least two modules (1, 2), which are each equipped with at least one bulb socket (10, 11) for an incandescent bulb (30) and with conductor tracks (5-9, 16-18, 16a-18a) for supplying power to the incandescent bulbs (30), characterized in that the at least two modules (1, 2) are connected to one another longitudinally displaceably and lockably in various positions.
  2. The bulb holder as defined by claim 1, characterized in that the locking of the longitudinal displacement between two modules (1, 2) is effected by means of detent elements (13), which are provided in a suitable spacing matrix on the modules (1, 2) and can be suitably brought into mutual engagement.
  3. The bulb holder as defined by one of the foregoing claims, characterized in that each of the at least two modules (1, 2) can be supplied with power via a separate terminal.
  4. The bulb holder as defined by one of the foregoing claims, characterized in that disposed between two modules (1, 2), each having a bulb socket (10, 11), is one additional module without a bulb socket.
  5. The bulb holder as defined by claim 1 or 2, characterized in that all the modules (1, 2) belonging to one bulb holder can be supplied with power via one common terminal.
  6. The bulb holder as defined by claim 5, characterized in that in the connection or adjustment region (12) of two modules (1, 2) connected to one another, the ends of associated electric conductor tracks (5-9, 16-18, 16a-18a) of these two modules (1, 2) overlap in the direction of the possible longitudinal displacement and rest resiliently on one another.
  7. The bulb holder as defined by one of the foregoing claims 5 or 6, characterized in that disposed between two modules (1, 2), each having a bulb socket (10, 11), is one additional module without a bulb socket, which additional module is equipped with electric conductor tracks that connect the various conductor tracks (5-9, 16-18, 16a-18a) of the two modules (1, 2) having a bulb socket (10, 11) to one another.
  8. The bulb holder as defined by claim 7, characterized in that the mechanical and/or the electrical connection between a module (1, 2) that is equipped with a bulb socket (10, 11) and with electric conductor tracks (5-9, 16-18, 16a-18a) and a module that is equipped with electric conductor tracks but without a bulb socket is embodied analogously to the connection between two modules (1, 2) that are equipped with a bulb socket (10, 11) and with electric conductor tracks (5-9, 16-18, 16a-18a).
  9. The bulb holder as defined by one of claims 5 through 8, characterized in that the common power supply connection for all the modules (1, 2) belonging to one bulb holder is provided on a module (1, 2) that is equipped with a bulb socket (10, 11) and with electric conductor tracks (5-9, 16-18, 16a-18a), or on a module that is equipped with electric conductor tracks but without a bulb socket.
  10. The bulb holder as defined by one of the foregoing claims, characterized in that the at least two modules (1, 2) that are each equipped with at least one bulb socket (10, 11) and with electric conductor tracks (5-9, 16-18, 16a-18a) are identical to one another.
  11. A vehicle light, characterized in that it is equipped with a bulb holder as defined by one of the foregoing claims.
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